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On Thursday, JMP Securities analyst Nicholas Jones reaffirmed a Market Outperform rating on Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock, with a price target of $285.00. According to InvestingPro data, Amazon, with its impressive $638 billion in revenue and strong market position as a prominent player in Broadline Retail, currently trades near $195.54. Jones discussed the potential for Amazon to enter the used car market, which aligns with its recent foray into new vehicle sales and an existing partnership with ACV Auctions. With Amazon’s robust financial health score rated as "GOOD" by InvestingPro, the company appears well-positioned to explore new market opportunities.
The analyst believes that Amazon’s entry into this market could primarily affect traditional car dealerships, small dealer groups, and independent dealerships, as well as lead-generation platforms. However, he anticipates that Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), with its established national presence and scale, would not be significantly impacted. Jones suggests that any immediate dip in Carvana’s stock could present an investment opportunity.
Jones also mentioned that the speculation regarding Amazon’s move into the used car sector is not expected to have a significant effect on Amazon’s stock at this time. This is because there has been no official announcement from the company, and the initiative is presumably still in the preliminary stages. The $285 price target for Amazon’s stock is based on a 17x enterprise value to estimated 2026 EBITDA ratio. Currently, analysts maintain a strong bullish consensus on Amazon, with price targets ranging from $203 to $306. For deeper insights into Amazon’s valuation and growth potential, access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) has gained attention following a positive assessment by Bernstein analysts, who expressed confidence in the company’s cloud prospects. Oracle’s updates to its fiscal year 2026 and 2029 guidance have bolstered investor confidence, with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure showing consistent market share gains. Meanwhile, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, has issued a recall for 258 self-driving cars due to issues with its automated driving system, which could lead to sudden hard braking. The company has already updated the software to address the problem.
Additionally, Amazon.com saw a favorable legal outcome as a U.S. District Judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging misleading statements about its treatment of third-party sellers. The dismissal was made with prejudice, meaning the plaintiffs cannot refile the same claims. Fabrinet (NYSE:FN), on the other hand, has strengthened its position with Amazon Web Services by initiating a direct relationship for AI infrastructure projects. Barclays (LON:BARC) reaffirmed Fabrinet’s Equalweight rating with a $245 price target, highlighting the significance of its partnership with AWS. These developments reflect the dynamic changes and challenges within the tech industry.
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